Each society faces a complicated problem of tolerance, which includes different spheres of social life. Manifestations of intolerant relations in behavior can be connected with social differentiation, social, economic and political conditions in the country, as well as with ethical, moral and cultural wealth in society.Analysis of a tolerance's concept and matter is represented in this article. It is known that demonstration of tolerance is determined by a social and cultural situation and therefore it is acceptable to distinguish some types of tolerance. Considering types of tolerance, the author suggests the basic principle of public conduct, which is based on acceptance of various opinions.An attempt to determine limits of tolerance is made; they allow understanding what has the right to exist and what must be prohibited in society. The author comes to a conclusion that there is no true tolerance in the modern world because it is supposed to admit different opinions and viewpoints.Objective of research:1. To analyse and synthesize the definition and interpretation of tolerance.2. To determine types of tolerance and its limits.3. To consider the factors, influencing tolerance behavior.Used methods: analysis, synthesis, comparison, generalization.Research results have shown the problems of tolerance in the modern society and confirmed the necessity for design and implementation of programs, aimed at forming tolerant consciousness and prevention of intolerance between people in multicultural states.

The article is devoted to the issue of representing the concept of "game" in a work of art and methods for its manifestation through other similar concepts. The theme of the game occupies a special place in fiction. However, despite numerous studies devoted to this problem we can find special, unique linguistic means of visualization of this concept. The article analyzes the structure, features, content of the concept of "game", reveals ways of its verbal expression, considers similar concepts to it, and also studies the features of the author's style. The author examines in detail the subject, conceptual, associative, figurative, symbolic, value-evaluative and emotional component of the artistic concept of the "game". The concept of "game" is presented as an image, symbol, emotion, and it is given an assessment by both the author and the character of the work. Studying this concept helps to understand the game better as a special cultural phenomenon, to present and evaluate the character's state of mind, his actions and feelings during the game. The actual content of the concept is shown through a conceptual analysis of the novel by S. Zweig.

This article is devoted to one of the most actual problem of modern timeethnic conflict. At the present time, a lot of definitions of ethnic conflict, its' typology and causes are suggested. Different approaches to studying represent a problem for researchers because it's not clear what criteria the study should be based on. The purpose of scientific research is to reveal the types and reasons of ethnic conflicts and to define the main factors causing them. The methodological base of the research is formed by works of domestic and foreign authors who review the problem of conflict in social interaction. The statements and conclusions of the article can be the basis for diagnostics and prediction of ethnic conflicts. METHODS-analysis, synthesis, comparison,generalization. Ethnic conflicts often occur in a multinational state. Knowledge of their types and the main provoking factors will allow to make a forecast and take appropriate measures aimed at their prevention in the future. Conflicts do not disappear by regulating them, but the use of certain forms helps to mitigate their consequences, reduce the degree of intensity and violence. 1. Introduction

The article touches upon the issue of the concepts of ethnos and nation in theoretical studies. An analysis of available sources has shown that there is no uniform understanding of such categories as ethnos and nation in the academic community, some researchers differentiate them, and others identify them. Ethnos is a sociocultural community and originated much earlier than the nation. Ethnos was formed and developed a much longer period than the nation. The ethnos includes representatives of one ethnic group, which are united by a sense of blood relationship, language, customs and traditions, stereotypes of behavior, awareness of their unity and differences from other ethnic groups. The nation consists of representatives of one ethnic group and several ethnic communities, and all of them are united by historical, cultural, economic and political factors, a common ideology and an awareness of belonging to a single state. Nations are the result of a political union of different ethnic groups, as a result of which a new state is being created. The state forms a common national identity and a common sense of belonging to the political, economic and cultural community of the country.

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